Galatians 4:18
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.In other versions
But it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
ASV
But it is good to have an interest in a good cause at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
BBE
But [it is] right to be zealous at all times in what is right, and not only when I am present with you --
DBY
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
WEB
and `it is' good to be zealously regarded, in what is good, at all times, and not only in my being present with you;
YLT
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
ENG
But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
WBT
Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
BSB
In context
16Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
17They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them.
18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
19My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,
20I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
